2018 Henna Workshops and Classes
Registration Available About 30 Days Before

Advance dates are
tentative and subject to change.

Winter
Quarter

Spring
Quarter

Summer
Quarter

Fall
Quarter

Jan 27 2018

Simply Henna 101 12:00-3:00

Sangeet Strip Lab 4:00-5:30

Henna Gig Lab 6:00-7:30

April 28 2018

Simply Henna 101 12:00-3:00

Anatomy Lab 4:00-5:30

Peacocks Lab 6:00-7:30

TBD Summer 2018

Simply Henna 101 12:00-3:00

Labs TBD

TBD Fall 2018

Simply Henna 101 12:00-3:00

Labs TBD

Purchase any two classes, get $10 off. Purchase all
three classes and get $30 off!

All classes must have 5 students, or class will be canceled.
If class is canceled, 10 days notice will be provided and full refunds
issued.
Registration for workshops closes at 10:00am two days BEFORE the
workshop.

Henna U Quarterly Extension Classes

Once a quarter (winter, spring, summer, and fall) we offer a henna learning opportunity with our extension classes. The Simply Henna 101 workshop is offered followed by topic-based henna Labs. These are limited and tend to sell out, particularly the 101 class, so purchase your ticket early.

Henna U Intensives

We occasional bring in a major henna guest teacher from the professional henna community for an intensive hands-on classes and workshops. These can be one day or multi-day events based on the availability of the instructor.

Henna U Extension Class Descriptions

Our henna workshops and classes are offered once a quarter. The Simply Henna 101 workshop is offered three-four times a year. The 101 class is followed by one or two subject based henna labs. These labs are different every quarter. Labs can be taken on their own or in conjunction with the 101 henna class.

Simply Henna 101 Workshop

This workshop is offered 3 times a year and tends to sell out. It is announced
approximately 30 days in advance, so buy your ticket as soon as it's available.

Simply Henna 101 Workshop

The Science and Art of Mehndi

Learn how to do henna with an in-depth introduction to the basics of
henna tattoos. Learning the science and the art of henna gives you
everything you need to start or continue your henna adventure!

This
Workshop Covers:

Brief henna history/traditions

Different kinds of henna

Henna safety

How henna works

How to mix henna

Application techniques

Design and art techniques

and so much more...

Includes THREE hours of professional instruction, a workbook,
workshop materials, companion eBook, and a complete henna take-home kit.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels

THREE Hour Intensive
Cost: $60

This is a full 3 hour workshop with 2 hours of hands-on
henna work. The workshop is
bargain priced, as it includes a
henna kit with more than $30 worth of product and a free companion eBook.

Henna Lab Workshop Descriptions

Our henna labs are subject based classes. We offer one or two labs after
every Simply Henna 101 workshop. Below is a list of some of our labs. We are
continually creating new curriculums and subjects. Each lab is updated every
time it's offered so all labs remain current. Labs vary in time between 1
hour and 2.5 hours. Prices vary based on time and product used but are normally around $30-40.

Basic
henna information is NOT taught in henna labs. If you are a beginner, you
should take the Simply Henna 101 workshop first.

Henna Vocabulary Series

Henna Vocabulary Series
Henna Anatomy Lab

The Gross Anatomy of henna! Learn the principles of
henna design fundamentals to create designs that are professional
quality.

These design principles relate to every style of henna, will enhance
your understanding of bringing a full henna design to life and build a
foundation for strong henna stylization. These are the principles that
allow you to develop your own henna style as an individual artist.

Companion eBook included.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Fabulous Henna Fillers Lab

Learn to utilized fillers in different ways, including how and when
to use filler techniques.

Tips and tricks to create neat and clean looking fillers in both
traditional and modern henna designs.

This is a great workshop to take if you are interested in bridal
style henna. Fillers feature heavily in bridal henna.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Negative Space Design Lab

This class focuses on how to use negative space within a henna
design. This is arguably the most important part of henna anatomy and
the most difficult to master.

You will learn to use negative space in creative ways and to consider
the use of negative space in every henna tattoo you do. This lab focuses
on expanding your henna vocabulary.

This is a great workshop to take if you are interested in bridal
style henna.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Creating Texture & Shading Design Lab

The class teaches various ways to create texture in henna, including
different was to add shading to henna designs.

We physically practice techniques and explore unique wasy to add
depth and texture to a henna design.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Henna Line Quality Lab

In this hands-on technique class, you will learn to lay down the
perfect henna line. Learn how to drape henna and how to draw henna. We
will drill, drill, drill and you will be prepared for you own at home
henna practice.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Around the World Series

Henna Around the World Series
Indian and Arabic Style Lab

Learn the basics of both traditional Indian style henna and
traditional Arabic style henna. Learn to identify the differences
between the styles and how to fuse them for unique henna designs.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Around the World Series
Moroccan and Mauritanian Style Lab

Learn the basics of both traditional Moroccan style henna and
traditional Mauritanian style henna. Learn to identify the differences
between the styles and create a foundation ofr incorporating both styles
into your henna work.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Subject Design Labs

Sangeet Strip Henna Lab

This class will teach how to build sangeet strips for quick party
designs that people love. Learn techniques to create individual henna
designs for each person while still being quick.

Perfect for beginners but also great for anyone that wants to do
henna on others at festivals or parties.

Companion eBook included.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Gigs Lab

If you want to do henna on others for money, THIS is the class for
YOU! Avoid common mistake new henna artists make at early henna gigs.
Learn what you need to prepare for a gig, how to price henna, contract
basics, and so much more.

This class is designed for you to make money doing henna and to start
your henna business off right.

Companion eBook included.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Mandala Madness Design Lab

Great for festival artists and henna artists that do parties so you
can add speed to creating mandalas.

Companion eBook included.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Perfect Peacocks Henna Lab

An in-depth look at our favorite henna motif; the peacock! Learn
specific types of stand-alone peacocks and also how to incorporate
peacocks into larger henna designs.

Companion eBook included.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Fast Festival Design Lab

Learn the foundation to create henna designs for festivals and
parties that are quick and look great. This is not about just
duplicating designs, but learning to CREATE designs based on what's
currently trending, while still being quick.

If you are doing henna at festivals or parties, this class will help
you get through more people quicker and make more money. Mast the skill
of "Artists Choice"!

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Zippy Henna Design Lab

Fun and quick henna designs! Learn to henna a selection of
quick-high-impact party designs that people will love.

Perfect for beginners but also great for anyone that wants to do
henna on others at festivals or parties.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Beginning Indian Bridal Design Lab

This class does not cover the basics of Indian style. This is a step
above basic Indian style into Indian bridal henna.

We will cover, motifs, placement, tradition, and speed. This is very
hands on class where you will both duplicate and create designs. Though
you can be a henna beginner to take this class, you should have
some
experience with henna.

Henna Skill Level: Some Experience Needed
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Mixology Lab

If you are not mixing your own henna paste from powder, or if you are
not getting consistent results, this is the workshop for you!

As in our Simply Henna 101 workshop the science of henna will be
taught. Learn dye release, ingredients for the perfect henna paste, and
how to find the perfect texture. The difference is that instead of a
demo, you will be actually mixing multiple batches of henna.

You will make and use different henna textures in class, along with
take-home samples.